| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $199.44 | 8.150% | $215.6944 | $215.69 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.59 | 9.551% | $262.4732 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.98 | 4.187% | $228.1487 | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.37 | 13.655% | $255.0077 | $255.01 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.77 | 13.792% | $90.7719 | $90.77 | $90.75 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.34 | 12.164% | $35.1522 | $35.15 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.91 | 9.637% | $261.9338 | $261.93 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,232.40 | $1,349.1819 | $1,349.17 | $1,349.15 | $1,349.20 | |